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YD08 VHP

2008 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,207 mi
Last recorded116,207 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Focus C-max68,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,207 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear mount (Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components are corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,174 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated O/S/F - O/S/R (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,499 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion exists on most suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 105,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,912 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,427 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 31,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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YD08 VHP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 68,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 VHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD08 VHP is a 2008 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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